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Morning Digest: PM Modi speaks to Trump on economic ties; Bangladesh to hold general election, July Charter referendum on February 12, and more

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Fire and brimstone | Review of Sarah Josephs novel Stain, translated from Malayalam

In her reimagining of the biblical tale of Sodom and Gomorrah, Joseph raises complex questions about duty, patriarchy, and the corrupting influen

Fact Check: Ministry Debunks Fake Letter Attributed To S Jaishankar

The Ministry of External Affairs' fact-check unit has dismissed as fake a viral letter purportedly written by External Affairs Minister S Jaishan

Review of What Remains After a Fire, short stories by Kanza Javed

Set across Pakistani cities and American campuses, the stories evoke the full spectrum of human emotions

Review of This Garden of Weeds, V. Sanjay Kumars novel set in the art world

The author, a gallery director, blends mystery with socio-political commentary in his novel

Hayward building explosion: 6 injured after gas line rupture triggers massive explosionhere's what went wrong

A massive explosion and fire erupted in Hayward after a construction crew damaged a gas line. Six people were injured and taken to the hospital.

Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules 2025 amended to ease business and operations, informs Hardeep Puri

The rules also stipulate that application for grant of petroleum lease would be decided within 180 days.

The invisible half | Review of Economica by Victoria Bateman

Bateman rewrites the history book to include women workers and entrepreneurs who had not been given the recognition they deserve

Heated Rivalry Episode 4 release time, schedule and how to watch: Full guide for viewers along with global streaming timings, storyline, cast

Heated Rivalry Episode 4 release time, schedule and how to watch are now confirmed for global viewers. Episode 4, titled Rose, arrives on Decembe

Eknath Shinde Announces New Framework For Mumbai's Pagdi Buildings

Eknath Shinde Thursday made a historic announcement in the Legislative Assembly, declaring that a separate regulatory framework will be created t

Trump Says He Will Sign Order Curbing State AI Laws

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would sign an executive order on artificial intelligence that would attempt to preempt a growing

40 detained over protest against ethanol plant in Hanumangarh

A large number of protesters and policemen were injured on Wednesday when the agitation turned violent and the crowd clashed with the police afte

Chengalpattu government hospital plagued by poor infrastructure

Apart from the poor condition of interior roadswhich link various departments including critical care, the presence of dogs within the campus, po

Sen. Mark Kelly navy report: Here's what punishment potentially awaits the Arizona Democrat

The US Navy has submitted recommendations to the Pentagon regarding Senator Mark Kelly's appearance in a video urging service members to reject i

Maduro blasts U.S. seizure of Venezuela oil tanker as act of 'naval piracy'

They kidnapped the crew, stole the ship and have inaugurated a new era, the era of criminal naval piracy in the Caribbean, says Venezuelan Presid

Pluribus Episode 7 release time, schedule and how to watch: When will new episode air? Here's global streaming timings

Pluribus Episode 7 release time, schedule and how to watch are important for viewers waiting for the next part of the series on Apple TV. The epi

Bombay HC quashes case against Chanda Kochhar, ICICI officials over octroi evasion

Bombay High Court says vicarious liability cannot be presumed without clear allegations; quashes summons to Kochhar andothers butkeeps complaint

Amid trade deal push, PM, Trump get on call

Prime Minister Modi and President Trump held a productive conversation, reaffirming bilateral cooperation and discussing regional and global issu

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'Need To Align Policy With Health-Based Science': Experts On Air Quality Standards

In a move critics are calling a calculated deflection, the Union government has doubled down on its stance that World Health Organization (WHO) a

Bdesh to go to polls on Feb 12; referendum planned same day

Dhaka, Dec 11: Bangladesh will hold the general elections on February 12, its first since the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League govern

LeT-JeM bomb experts in Bdesh to plan strikes on India: Report

Agencies warn of rising LeT-JeM activity next door DHAKA, Dec 11: Indian intelligence agencies have uncovered what they believe to be a major ISI

US approves sale of tech, support for F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan

Islamabad, Dec 11: The United States has approved the sale of advanced technology and support for F-16 fighter jets valued at USD 686 million to

Attempts to undermine Nepals communist parties will not succeed, says former PM

KATHMANDU, Dec 11: Former Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has asserted that ongoing efforts by both domestic and international forces to wea

Public health violations net maximum fine this year across GCC zones

The Iron Man of the Himalayas

Satish Singh Manhas manhas444@gmail.com History records only a few generals whose name echos across mountains and frontiers for centuries. Among

Mexico raises tariffs on imports from India, China, and non-FTA countries

WASHINGTON, Dec 11: Mexicos Congress has approved a bill imposing higher tariffs on imports from India, China, Brazil, South Korea, Thailand, Ind

Gaza storm exposes failures in delivering humanitarian aid

Deir al-Balah, Dec 11: A winter storm swept through Gaza, flooding tent camps and highlighting the territorys dire humanitarian crisis. Thousands

Unveiling new face of Radicalization in India

Dr Sudershan Kumar sudershan.sk12@gmail.com Radicalization in India is entering a new and complex phase. This phase is far more decentralized dig

The enigma that is Pakistan

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com India has for long attempted to project Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism, a dangerous nuclear power as

Rupee falls 38 p to close at all-time low of 90.32

Mumbai, Dec 11: The rupee plunged 38 paise to close at an all-time low of 90.32 against the US dollar on Thursday amid uncertainty over the India

Brahma Gana Sabha and Rasika Ranjani Sabha Foundation honour artistes at December Art Festival

Kept saying we're Indian, they didn't listen: Sunali Khatun

A pregnant domestic worker, Sunali Khatun, recounts her harrowing experience of being deported to Bangladesh despite possessing Indian identity d

If US happy with Indias offer, it should sign trade deal: Goyal

Mumbai, Dec 11: The US should sign the free trade agreement with India if Washington is happy with what has been offered by New Delhi, Commerce a

South Africa draw level as Gill, SKY fail again

Mullanpur, Dec 11: The lean run of Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav was extended as Indian batters stumbled on a good batting surface to lose th

ChatGPT Blamed For US Murder-Suicide In Fresh Lawsuit

The estate of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman filed a wrongful death lawsuit Thursday against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging the ChatGPT chatbot

Handshake question looms as India begin U-19 Asia Cup campaign

U-19 Asia Cup | starts today Dubai, Dec 11: Indias Asia Cup U-19 campaign will be fronted by Gen Z batting sensations Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayu

Luthra brothers detained in Phuket, India seeks return

Traced To Hotel Based On Travel, Passport Details

LG calls for strong measures to curb white-collar terror module

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Dec 11: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, has called for a strengthened and technology-driven policing

South Africa level series after de Kock special; Gill, SKY misfire again

MULLANPUR, Dec 11: The lean run of Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav was extended as Indian batters stumbled on a good batting surface to lose th

We have not bought, but established peace; days of misgovernance over: LG

Under PM, HMs leadership; entire terror ecosystem being dismantled Warns stern action against those spreading misinformation Excelsior Correspond

DGP felicitates J&K Deaf Cricket team, Para Judo Medallists

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Jammu and Kashmir Police organised a felicitation ceremony at the Officers Mess, Jammu, to honour t

Two-day Winter Market Exhibition at Jammu to highlight Dogra culture

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Jammu city is all set to welcome the Cozy Winter Market Exhibition, a vibrant two-day winter carnival taki

After a long time, nation witnessing cultural renaissance: LG

Shri Kailakh Sanskrit Ratna Award-2025 Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called upon the youth,

Omar inaugurates 56 new flats for Darbar Move employees in Jammu

Govt to ensure safe residential infra for staff Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated newly const

Jammu District Hockey Cship begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: The Jammu District Hockey Championship 2025, organized by Hockey J&K commenced at KK Hakku Hockey S

UT Level U-17 Boys Softball tourney begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Dec 11: The Inter-District UT Level U-17 Boys Softball Tournament commenced at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sport

Security forces go all out against foreign terrorists in mountains

Multiple operations continue in several hilly areas Success expected as agencies feel winter is crucial Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 11: Security fo

Hidden health risks of bottled water

Growing mistrust of tap water has helped turn bottled water into a global staple, even in countries where public supplies are among the most rigo

Ocean warmed by climate change fed intense rainfall, floods in Asia: Study

Ocean temperatures warmed by human-caused climate change fed the intense rainfall that triggered deadly floods and landslides across Asia in rece

Two Indian origin players in Australias U-19 WC squad

Melbourne, Dec 11: Australia has named its 15-member squad for the ICC Under-19 World Cup scheduled for early next year, with two Indian-origin y

ABD urges balance in ODI roles

New Delhi, Dec 11: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers said he agrees to a certain extent with India head coach Gautam Gambhirs belief tha

Crypto mogul Do Kwon gets 15 years for misleading investors who lost big in stablecoin crash

Kiwis take 1st innings lead against Windies in 2nd Test

Wellington, Dec 11: Mitch Hay scored 61 in his first Test innings on Thursday to help New Zealand to a 73-run first-innings lead over the West In

Arunachal accident kills 19, survivor reports after 2 days

Thasgam delegation calls upon CEC Kargil, Dr Jaffer Akhoon

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Dec 11 : A delegation led by former Panch Asgar Ali from Thasgam village, Sankoo, called on the Chairman and Chie

Yudhvir Sethi addresses peoples grievances at public Darbar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: MLA Jammu East, Yudhvir Sethi, today convened a public Darbar at Pt. Prem Nath Dogra Bhawan, Kacchi Chawni

GGM Science College distributes relief fund, meritorious scholarship

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Government Gandhi Memorial (GGM) Science College today organised a programme to extend financial assistanc

Ambani says India must become self-reliant in critical technologies, industries

GANDHINAGAR, Dec 11: Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Thursday said India must become self-reliant in critical technologies and industries to tide ov

PM Modi hosts dinner for NDA MPs, vows to work together to strengthen Indias development journey

NEW DELHI, Dec 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hosted a dinner for MPs belonging to National Democratic Alliance (NDA) constituents

PM Modi speaks to President Trump

NEW DELHI, Dec 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump that focused on enhancing ec

Its a shame students have to go back to India, China after graduating from college: Trump as he launches Gold Card

NEW YORK, Dec 11 : US President Donald Trump has said it is a shame that students from countries such as India and China have to go back to their

Indiana redistricting plan crumbles: Indiana senate rejects Trump's redistricting Congressional map pushhere's what it means for 2026

Indiana Senate Republicans rejected a congressional map favored by President Trump. The plan aimed to secure two additional Republican seats in t

Musheerabad Job Mela 2025 Gets Massive Response

4,200 Aspirants Attend; 1,800 Secure Job Offers

EC extends timeline for SIR in 5 states & 1 UT, final rolls in February

The Election Commission has adjusted the special intensive revision schedule for poll rolls in several states and a Union Territory. New deadline

Gas explosion in San Francisco Bay Area damages homes, 6 taken to hospitals

Dramatic video footage showed a home in the city of Hayward sitting under a blue sky when it suddenly exploded, spewing jagged wood and other deb

Ramos gets offer from ManU

London, Dec 11: Sergio Ramos, who bade farewell to Monterrey fans on Tuesday by closing the latest chapter of a career that has spanned more than

Meghalaya seal 109-run victory over Nagaland

Cooch Behar Trophy By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 11: Meghalaya required around 90 minutes to remove the remaining four Nagaland batters and win t

Mumbai Househelp Arrested For Stealing Jewellery Worth Rs 3.5 Crore

Mumbai Police has arrested a domestic help for allegedly stealing jewellery and diamonds worth Rs 3.57 crore from the house of a 93-year-old woma

Conrad lays foundation for Mlayas 40,000-seat Mawkhanu stadium

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 11: Meghalaya took a decisive step toward reshaping its sporting future on Wednesday as Chief Minister Conrad K San

Airport expansion: HC directs govt to hand over land to AAI by Jan 31

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 11: The High Court of Meghalaya on Thursday fixed strict deadlines for the state government and the Airports Author

Fifty years ago | Loch Ness snaps fail to end controversy

Black flags, banners pop up in city as KSU reiterates stance against CAA

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 11: Black flags and banners appeared across the city on Thursday as the KSU marked the sixth anniversary of the pas

CM inaugurates states first Eklavya School

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, Dec 11: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday inaugurated Meghalayas first Eklavya Model Residential School

Metbah downplays reports of internal unrest within UDP

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 11: Amid growing whispers of dissatisfaction following the recent Cabinet reshuffle, United Democratic Party (UDP)

How many U.S. veterans have you deported?: Magaziner GRILLS Noem in explosive hearing

Adoption Of New Aravalli Definition Is 'Death Warrant' For Mountain Range, Say Experts

Activist Jayesh Joshi said the first concern should be the tribal communities who have lived off the Aravalli ecosystem for thousands of years. P

A hundred years ago | No pearl fisheries in Ceylon

BJP leaders gaffe over Matangini Hazra gives Trinamool a fresh handle

Criticising Dinesh Sharma, who was Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Trinamool Congress said, demonstrates that political rank does not equ

ED searches 40 sites in 4 states for 'highly radicalised IS module'

The Enforcement Directorate conducted extensive searches across 40 locations in Delhi, Kolkata, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh targeting a radica

Fadnavis Slams Oppositions Farmers Aid Claims As Misinformation

Maharashtra witnessed heavy rainfall and flooding in September, causing widespread devastation across Marathwada and parts of western Maharashtra

Planning a holiday getaway? Here are the exact dates to book your flight tickets at the lowest rates

Holiday flights are costly due to high demand. Booking early usually secures better prices. For those with flexible schedules, fares drop signifi

LIVE | Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson makes first in-person court appearance

What stress really does to your Blood Sugar the hidden danger no one talks about

Stress can secretly raise your blood sugar and make your body work harder. When you feel stressed, your hormones change, your sleep gets worse an

IT Staffer Duped of Rs 45 Lakh in Matrimony, Trading Scam

Woman scammer introduced victim to cryptocurrency trading

India proves too good for Brazil, meets South Africa in quarters

The home side next takes on South Africa, which holds top seed Hong Kong, in the quarterfinals

Congress Leader Alleges Temple Lands Scam In Maharashtra

the Legislative Assembly passed the amendment Bill, which provides free regularisation of residential houses built on Madat Mash inam lands and g

Order Listing Account as NPA Suspended

The judge was hearing a writ petition filed by Akula Venkata Chaitanya, who challenged the order by which the bank not only treated his loan acco

M.P. govt. to push Centre for IAS officers dismissal

HC directs online platforms to act on Salmans plea